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Having trouble learning chords on the ukulele? Here are some tips from ukulele teacher Willy M. that will help you master playing chords...
Sometimes chords can be tricky to learn on any stringed instrument, and the ukulele is no exception. The good news is that with its nylon strings, a fewer number of strings, and a limited fret-board, learning ukulele chords is a little bit simpler than learning guitar chords.
Nonetheless, there are still a few important things to keep in mind when …
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3 Tips and Tricks to Learning Ukulele Chords

Having trouble learning chords on the ukulele? Here are some tips from ukulele teacher Willy M. that will help you master playing chords...
Sometimes chords can be tricky to learn on any stringed instrument, and the ukulele is no exception. The good news is that with its nylon strings, a fewer number of strings, and a limited fret-board, learning ukulele chords is a little bit simpler than learning guitar chords.
Nonetheless, there are still a few important things to keep in mind when

5 Easy Ukulele Songs to Play This Summer

There are dozens of easy ukulele songs to learn! Even if you don't have a musical background, getting started on the ukulele is fun and easy. You can find a decent starter ukulele at your local music shop for around $40, and there are tons of free resources available online to help you strum your first chord.
To get started learning some easy ukulele songs, check out these great YouTube tutorials. We've picked out five easy uke songs to help you learn how to play the ukulele. In order to

How to Play Ukulele: Easy Chords to Get You Started

When you first start learning how to play ukulele, chords are a great place to begin. Chords are groups of notes that, when played together, create a harmony. Learning to strum a sequence of chords is a great way to practice ukulele and eventually learn to play songs.
Luckily, learning how to play ukulele chords can be quite simple once you get started. First we'll go over one basic chord and how to read chord charts and by the end of this article you'll be ready to strum away!
Note: Make

7 Ukulele Strumming Patterns for Beginners

No matter where you are in your ukulele lessons, learning different ukulele strumming patterns will help you improve your technique and your sound. Here, ukulele instructor Willy M. goes over some basic strumming and fingerpicking patterns...
Welcome to picking on the ukulele with Willy. In this lesson, we will learn how to insult, berate, sting and verbally abuse your ukulele! Just kidding! We're going to talk about ukulele strumming patterns. We'll also cover picking techniques and str

Top 10 Essential & Easy Ukulele Songs for Beginners

Looking for easy ukulele songs for beginners? You can't go wrong with any of the tunes on this list by ukulele teacher Willy M.! Although each of these hits are easy uke songs for beginners, they might require you to learn a new chord or two.
10 Easy Ukulele Songs for Beginners
Learning to play the ukulele comes with a whole catalog of fun songs. To help you out on your budding career as a ukulele player, here are the top 10 essential easy uke songs to play. Keep scrolling for videos of each